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UNBELIEVABLE: O epstein - The Untold Story

Love is in the air because of Major League Baseball’s new pitch clock

The innovation will bring more excitement to a game in dire need of it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

Paul Sullivan: Cubs and White Sox are adapting to new MLB rules, including the pitch clock. What else might Theo Epstein have in store?

The new pitch clock rule meant to speed up games has been welcomed by most Chicago Cubs and White Sox players, and we’ll begin seeing it next weekend when Cactus League games begin in Arizona.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 21, 2023

In battle with North Siders, St. Louis holds all the Cards

Culture, continuity have led to sustained success, something that has eluded the Cubs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 4, 2023

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Paul Sullivan: Cubs fans will finally get to hear from Tom Ricketts — even if they don’t like the answers

CHICAGO — It has been five long years since Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts held a question-and-answer session with fans at the Cubs Convention.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 11, 2023

Paul Sullivan: The Chicago Cubs’ front-office intrigue is much more interesting than their offseason

I’m admittedly a sucker for any story that includes the words “internal tensions between the business and baseball sides,” no matter what organization is being discussed.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 15, 2022

Paul Sullivan: MLB’s version of the Supreme Court may have the final word on the ‘Steroids Era’

CHICAGO — After years of debate over the Hall of Fame worthiness of players linked to performance-enhancing drugs, baseball’s Steroids Era stands trial this weekend in San Diego at the 2022 winter meetings.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 2, 2022

Paul Sullivan: Will Jed Hoyer finally put his stamp on the Chicago Cubs at the winter meetings?

The 2022 winter meetings convene next Sunday in San Diego, where eight years ago the Chicago Cubs signed Jon Lester in what is considered the most important free-agent signing in franchise history.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 28, 2022

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SI:AM | What Are the Colts Doing?

The press conference raised more questions about the Jeff Saturday hire.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 8, 2022

Paul Sullivan: The World Series has been intriguing. But baseball’s future is in jeopardy if current trends don’t change.

The 2022 baseball season might one day be remembered for the lockout, Aaron Judge’s pursuit of Roger Maris’ American League home run record and a combined World Series no-hitter by the Houston Astros.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 5, 2022

The Morning After…the Bears trade Roquan Smith to Ravens

Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts about Roquan Smith being traded to the Ravens.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2022

Talking stats and balls with Joe Maddon

Former Cubs skipper fears that overreliance on analytics is watering down a manager’s influence

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2022

Just do it, White Sox: Hire Joe Maddon

Maddon, 68 — oh, stop, that isn’t old — is ready to manage again.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2022

Paul Sullivan: As Wrigley Field prepares to close its doors for the season, Cubs look ahead to better days — again

CHICAGO — After the end of the 2014 Chicago Cubs season, Theo Epstein spoke optimistically about the upcoming offseason.

Chicago Tribune · Oct 1, 2022

Paul Sullivan: Jason Heyward reflects on his Cubs career and Game 7 speech that lives on in history: ‘We still got a ring’

CHICAGO — Jason Heyward’s career with the Chicago Cubs is coming to a close, ending with one year and $22 million remaining on his eight-year, $184 million contract.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 30, 2022

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Chicago Tribune · Sep 9, 2022

Paul Sullivan: 8 random thoughts on the Chicago Cubs after a 4-3 loss on a lazy afternoon at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs have nothing to prove in the remaining 25 games of the 2022 season, but they plan on playing out the schedule anyway.

Liverpool Echo · Aug 28, 2022

FSG partners with 'next John Henry' add another sports team to their portfolio

Arctos Sports Partners concluded a deal for a stake in FSG back in 2020 and have now added more teams

Chicago Tribune · Aug 26, 2022

Paul Sullivan: Jed Hoyer is hoping Chicago Cubs history repeats itself with a fateful ending similar to 2014

The 2014 season was not a particularly memorable one in Chicago Cubs history.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2022

For the Cubs and White Sox, rebuilding ain’t what it used to be

Remember when we were told tearing down was the only way to go up? Tell that to the Dodgers.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 9, 2022

The legend of Kyle Schwarber’s home run power, from high school and college to the Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — A few innings before Kyle Schwarber hit what his college coach still calls “the farthest ball that I’ve ever seen,” two of his teammates glanced into the stands and spotted Theo Epstein sitting behind home plate, a black cap tucked low on his head.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 4, 2022

Paul Sullivan: Boston Red Sox rookie’s 1-star review of Wrigley Field hits a nerve with the Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs owners have spent the last decade-plus trying to emulate the Boston Red Sox.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 20, 2022

Theo Epstein is leaving Chicago 2 years after leaving the Cubs. Here’s how he spent his final weekend in the city.

He gone.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2022

Theo Epstein lived a ‘Bleacher Bum’ dream life in return to Wrigley Field as Cubs snapped Braves’ win streak

He's earned it.

Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022

Bill Madden: Tony La Russa next up on the hot seat after Joe Maddon fired by Angels

NEW YORK — Tough times last week for two of baseball’s most enduring managers. At 68 years old and 56 games into the final year on his contract, Joe Maddon was fired as manager of the Angels in the midst of a 12-game losing streak. A couple of days later…

Chicago Sun-Times · May 24, 2022

Marquee Sports Network will air ‘The Reporters’ live after segment critical of Cubs doesn’t air

Said Marquee general manager Mike McCarthy: “A judgment was made on the fly that in retrospect was overly sensitive. Going forward, the show will be live, and the reporters on it are completely unedited, as the intention really has been all along.”

Chicago Tribune · May 20, 2022

Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer is confident his long-term game plan is working: ‘We’re on the right track’

CHICAGO — The outcry over the trade of several star players has subsided over the last year, giving Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer a chance to breathe.

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